Elton John books more U.S. concerts, 'Red Piano' dates

Elton John has unveiled plans for more U.S. tour dates this fall, and has also locked in additional performances for his ongoing Las Vegas residency.

John's schedule now includes a number of new September, October and November U.S. shows, as well as new July and October runs of Vegas production, dubbed "The Red Piano." Details are shown below.

As previously reported, John's summer plans also include a Fourth of July headlining performance at the "Philadelphia Freedom Concert & Ball," a benefit that aims to raise $2 million for HIV/AIDS awareness. Bryan Adams and Patti Labelle recently signed on to appear at the event, according to John's website.

John continues to back last year's "Peachtree Road." The set, which is the 43rd album of his three-decade-plus career, debuted at No. 17 on The Billboard 200 album chart.

Next month, "Billy Elliot the Musical"--a stage adaptation of the film--is scheduled to premiere in London. The production features original music by John.

Plans are in the works to re-release in the U.K. next month a new version of "Peachtree Road" that will include several songs featured in "Billy Elliot the Musical," according to John's website.

[Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]
 tour dates and tickets
April 2005
22 - Milwaukee, WI - Bradley Center
23 - Rosemont, IL - Allstate Arena
24 - Auburn Hills, MI - Palace of Auburn Hills
28 - Kansas City, MO - Kemper Arena
29 - Minneapolis, MN - Target Center

May 2005
3 - Denver, CO - Pepsi Center
5 - Glendale, AZ - Glendale Arena
6 - San Diego, CA - Cox Arena
7 - Anaheim, CA - Arrowhead Pond

July 2005
4 - Philadelphia, PA - Benjamin Franklin Parkway (Philadelphia Freedom Concert & Ball)
26, 27, 29, 30, 31 - Las Vegas, NV - Caesars Palace - The Colosseum

September 2005
6, 7 - Toronto, Ontario - Air Canada Centre
10 - Washington, DC - MCI Center
16, 17 - Boston, MA - Fleet Center
21, 23, 24 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden

October 2005
1 - Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena
4, 5, 7-9, 11, 12, 14-16, 18, 19, 21-23 - Las Vegas, NV - Caesars Palace - The Colosseum

November 2005
5 - New Orleans, LA - New Orleans Arena
8 - Richmond, VA - Richmond Coliseum
9 - Winston-Salem, NC - Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum
16 - Columbia, SC - Colonial Center
18 - Columbus, OH - Nationwide Arena
19 - Indianapolis, IN - Conseco Fieldhouse

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